CSI Certificate and Certification Programs
CDT CCS CCCA CCPR
Credentials for all construction professionals that signify
professional commitment, credibility and reliability to employers,
colleagues and clients.
Certificate
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
Certifications
➤ Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
➤ Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
“CSI's CDT
Certificate helps
you understand
how it ties together.
You give people the
right information.”
Cyndi Silvia, CDT
➤ Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)
CSI credentials give you, as well as your firm, recognition in a
highly competitive market.
Becoming CSI Certified
➤ The CDT certificate program is the first step toward meeting
the eligibility requirements for CSI certifications – CCS, CCCA,
and CCPR.
➤ Each designation requires the successful completion of a
comprehensive multiple-choice examination based on a core body of knowledge drawn
from The Project Resource Manual, and other referenced sources.
➤ The CDT is a lifetime award; there is no need to renew this certificate.
➤ CSI certifications (CCS, CCCA, and CCPR) require renewal ever y three years based on
continuing education requirements.
Construction Documents
Technologist (CDT) Areas of Competence
➤ The CDT program is recommended for architects, engineers, contractors, contract
administrators, manufacturer representatives, specifiers, and all others concerned with
preparing, enforcing, interpreting or managing any aspect of construction
documentation.
➤ CDT candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and
understanding of the core stages of a typical construction project
cycle; the types of documents produced in each project phase;
and the relationships between the project participants.
➤ New topics in Fall 2009 include sustainability, building
information modeling (BIM) and integrated project
deliver y (IPD).
“As a Certified
Construction Specifier I
have been more effective
to the firms and clients
with which I have
worked. In addition,
many opportunities
have been forwarded to
me for job openings . . .”
J.Gerard Capell, CSI, CCS, AIA
T H E C S I C E R T I F I C AT I O N S
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
➤ The CCS certification program is recommended for architects,
engineers and other design professionals with responsibility
for preparing construction specifications.
➤ CCS candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge
and understanding of contractual relationships, construction
document organization and document preparation.
Certified Construction Contract
Administrator (CCCA) Areas of Competence
➤ The CCCA certification program is recommended for
architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, owners
and other design professionals with responsibility for
administering contract documents.
“CSI Certification can
mean the difference
between being looked
upon as a salesperson
versus a confident
expert in your field.”
Tony Bartorillo, CSI, CCPR
➤ CCCA candidates are expected to demonstrate their
knowledge and understanding of the various types of
construction contracts, including how construction contract administration is
affected by each type of contract; and how the roles and responsibilities of
the owner, contractor, and A/E change with each project deliver y method.
Certified Construction
Product Representative (CCPR)
➤ The CCPR certification program is recommended for product representatives
including manufacturer employees, material suppliers, distributors, and
independent representatives.
➤ CCPR candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of product
representation, preparation and use of construction documents, and the
construction process. Candidates must also demonstrate understanding of
their role in the decisions made during the product selection process, the
preparation of construction
documents, the bidding/
negotiating/purchasing process,
and during construction.
Do you need help preparing for the CDT?
Consider the CDT Prep Course
The CDT Prep Course was developed for architects/engineers (A/Es), owners and
contractors whose work is directly affected by construction documentation, and for
product representatives who, although not named in the contract, provide all the
material necessar y for creating the built environment. Knowing your role in the
construction process, the agreements that establish the relationships among the
parties, and the formal and informal lines of communication, is as important as
knowing your tenant, your craft, your product, or your design.
The CDT Prep Course lays the groundwork for understanding the development of
facilities and the ins and outs of the process and, most important, prepares you for
taking the CDT exam – a respected credential in the construction industr y.
About the CDT prep course:
➤ Learn at your own pace with on-demand classes
➤ Live multi-week study session
➤ Registration fee: $150 (does not include purchase of the PRM)
For more information visit www.csinet.org/certification.
R E G I S T R AT I O N I N F O R M AT I O N
CSI Certificate/Certification Application Fees
The application fee includes registration, study guide, and examination. It does
not include source materials on which the exams are based. Visit
www.csinet.org/certification for information on fees, source materials,
recommended educational programs, study groups, policies, and FAQs!
Questions?
Please see
Computer Based Testing for CDT, CCS, CCCA and CCPR
The CDT and advanced certification exams are computer-based tests
administered at Prometric test centers throughout the US and Canada.
➤ Candidates for the exams have two windows of opportunity for test-taking
annually, in the Spring and Fall. Visit www.csinet.org/certification for
specific dates and details.
➤ Candidates will register for the exam through CSI and will be able to
choose from approximately 400 Prometric test sites in cities throughout
the US and Canada.
www.csinet.org/certification
or contact
CSI at
certification@csinet.org
or
(800) 689-2900
(M-F 8:30 AM – 6 PM ET)
➤ Scores will be reported within
minutes of completing the exam.
● Only CSI’s CDT certificate
and certification
programs benefit all
disciplines in the
commercial and industrial
building design and
construction industry.
That’s because CSI is the
only organization to
➤ Exams are offered in conjunction
with region conferences and
CONSTRUCT and the CSI Annual
Convention.
➤ For more information on computerbased testing, visit
www.csinet.org/certification.
To download a registration form or
register for an exam go to
www.csinet.org/certification
represent all members of
the construction team.
THE CONSTRUCTION
SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE
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